Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
You can choose from ten weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:05.
To ensure you get on your IAH to NRT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Tokyo (and perhaps some other great parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With 70.69% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAH to NRT flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and NRT:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $521. A return fare right now is $1,065. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to NRT, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're getting in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Narita International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to NRT in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to tick off its top attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.